Odette

<P><B>From acclaimed chef Julien Royer, a celebration of heritage, seasonality, and terroir reflecting the spirit of Odette, Royer’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant at the National Gallery in Singapore</B></P><P>‘This book invites us into Odette’s intimate and generous universe, where every page conveys the magic that continues to inspire chefs around the world.’ – Jorge Vallejo, chef and owner, Quintonil</P><P>As chef-owner of Odette – one of Asia’s most lauded restaurants, and a fixture on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list – Julien Royer balances French technique with Southeast Asian terroir to create a cuisine defined by grace, clarity, and emotional resonance. Named after Royer’s beloved grandmother, Odette attracts guests from around the globe with its refreshing perspective on modern fine dining.</P><P><I>Odette: Terroir to Table, Heart to Plate</I> is an intimate, elegant tribute to the people, places, and philosophies that have shaped Royer’s culinary journey. The book opens with a series of deeply personal essays exploring Royer’s upbringing in rural France, the culinary influences that shaped him, and the values that guide his restaurant – from hospitality and mentorship to design and storytelling. Together, these narratives offer insight into a creative practice grounded in memory, emotion, and the pursuit of excellence.</P><P>The second section of the book is devoted to over 80 recipes, arranged to reflect the rhythm of a meal at Odette – from playful starters to vegetables, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, and desserts. Iconic dishes such as Mushroom Tea with Sabayon, Rosemary-Smoked Organic Egg, Pigeon, Beetroot, Cherry, and Marukyo Uni appear here, accompanied by stunning images and essays sharing the inspiration behind each plate.</P><P>The book itself is an exceptional design object, with a striking cover and a palette that echoes the restaurant’s distinctive aesthetic. Photography throughout captures more than finished plates – it reveals process, intention, and the quiet choreography of the kitchen.</P><P>Visually compelling and narratively rich, <I>Odette: Terroir to Table, Heart to Plate</I> is an essential record of one of the defining restaurants of our time and a portrait of a chef at the height of his career.</P>